- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colchester, CT
Colchester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colchester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090084001444
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colchester Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Colchester · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Colchester Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colchester Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Colchester, CT.
School address
District: Colchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090084001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Colchester Elementary School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 090084001444 · Colchester, CT Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 12:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bacon Academy (572 students)
Colchester Elementary School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Colchester Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bacon Academy
Bacon Academy
572 students
- This school
Colchester Elementary School
552 students
- Jack Jackter I
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
509 students
- William J. Joh
William J. Johnston Middle School
452 students
What this shows Colchester Elementary School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colchester Elementary School compares
Colchester Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Colchester Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Colchester School District reports $22,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colchester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Jackter Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William J. Johnston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colchester Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colchester Elementary School
How many students attend Colchester Elementary School?
Colchester Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colchester Elementary School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colchester Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Colchester Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colchester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colchester Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Colchester, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colchester Elementary School?
Colchester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colchester Elementary School rank among public schools in Colchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Colchester Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Colchester, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colchester School District?
Besides Colchester Elementary School, Colchester School District also operates Bacon Academy (572 students), Jack Jackter Intermediate School (509 students), and William J. Johnston Middle School (452 students). See the Colchester School District district page for the complete list.